| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkton School District 24-4 | Orient | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 386 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Miller Area School District 29-4 | Miller | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 457 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Hand County compares
Together they enroll 843 students across 11 schools. The largest is Miller Area School District 29-4 with 457 students. Districts here average 9.0/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Hand County, South Dakota
Hand County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hand County is Faulkton School District 24-4 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hand County, SD?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Hand County, SD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hand County, SD?
Of the districts serving Hand County, Faulkton School District 24-4 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among South Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Dakota only, never across state lines.